Hi Kiwi... I dont know why I didnt see this sooner, but I had to reply when I saw your question. First, don't ever spray your little guy with water. That's terrifying to the bird if it's used as discipline and all it accomplishes is to make them hate water. The more afraid they get, the more they'll bite. If you're holding your little bird and he bites, you need to just move your hand a bit to make him lose his balance (but not fall).. that will usually make them let go. With my little swee'pea this works. It startles them a little and makes them let go. Kiwi is just a little guy, though, and you will have to continue to work with him regularly if you want him to get past this. Birds start going into their terrible twos younger than two, and it hangs around a while. If you back up from him now, it will be much harder to win him over as he gets older....What works better than just disciplining for bad behavior, is taking a LOT of time to talk sloooooowly and sweetly to them and get them used to you little by little. I hope this helps and you and little Kiwi become the best of friends
Kathy